Monument Valley Ultra

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to MV Ultra Weekend!

50K Start: 7:00am

Half Marathon Start: 9:00am

REGISTRATION – Online registration for the MV Ultra is now open through an hour before race time on Saturday, March 1.

• Cap: The cap for the race is 400 runners.
• Registration Link: Available at the NavajoYES website: www.navajoyes.org
• Hardship Discount: Please contact us if you have need for a hardship discount for registration.
• Inclusions: Your registration includes professional timing, race poster, on-course support, event shirt, awards, finisher’s award, and post-race food. All proceeds benefit community health and wellness programs on the Navajo Nation.

📍 LOCATION

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is located 23 miles northeast of Kayenta, Arizona and 20 miles south of Mexican Hat, Utah. The park straddles the Arizona/Utah border, and the races all start and finish in Arizona.

📦 PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up will take place at the Monument Valley Visitor Center from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28 and again from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. before the 50K, and between 8:00-9:00 for the Half Marathon on Saturday.

• Location: The Visitor Center is located next to The View Hotel and within sight of the Start/Finish area.

🏞️ COURSE

The race is staged on very challenging routes, with the majority of miles on singletrack trail, dirt roads, and the Valley Drive.

• 50K Start: Starts at 7:00 a.m. with two cut-offs.
• Half Marathon Start: Starts at 9:00 a.m. with no cut-offs.
• Scenic Nature: The routes of all races are very scenic and challenging.
• Medical Support: There will be medical support throughout the course.

🚰 AID STATIONS

There are well-stocked aid stations throughout the course, providing hydration, medical support, and a variety of nutrition.

• Items Offered: Honey Stinger energy gels, Gatorade, salty snacks, fresh fruit, and sweet snacks.
• Major Stations: Wildcat Trail A.S. at mile 4.5 and Three Sisters A.S. at miles 9.95, 20.95, and 28.75.
• Medical Support: Major medical support at aid stations and the Start/Finish area.
• Light Aid: There will be a light aid station at Mitchell Mesa A.S.

📦 DROP BAGS

Drop bags may be utilized at the Three Sisters Aid Station. All bags should be clearly marked with your name and bib number.

• Return: Drop bags will be returned to the finish throughout the afternoon.
• Pickup: You may also pick up your drop bag on Sunday morning.
• Donation Policy: Bags not picked up after 30 days will be donated to local charities.

🚻 TOILETS & TRASH

There will be portajohns spread throughout the course, including Three Sisters Aid Station.

• Etiquette: Please dig a cat-hole for waste and pack out used toilet paper if using the restroom elsewhere.
• Trash Bags: Available at each aid station for small items.
• Cup-less Event: Please plan to have a hand-held bottle or hydration pack for use throughout the day.

🏅 AWARDS

There are unique finisher’s medals for all finishers, plus special awards for the top finishers.

• Overall Awards: Awards for winners and age-group awards for top performers.

👥 PACERS

Pacers may join their runner after arriving back at Three Sisters A.S. at approximately mile 20.

🌦️ WEATHER

The average March high temp in MV is 60, with an average low of 37. Weather can be variable.

🏨 LODGING

The closest hotel for race weekend is The Monument Valley View Hotel.

• Contact: You can reach them at 435-727-5555 for reservations.
• Website: More about The View at http://monumentvalleyview.com/
• Rustic Options: For rustic camping or staying in a hogan, contact Jamieson and Lorraine Black at Dineh Trailriders at (928) 209-2692.
• Additional Options: Lodging and camping at Gouldings Lodge and Gouldings Campground.

📞 CONTACTS

• Registration Questions: 928.429.0345 | chuskaman@yahoo.com
• Timing Questions: 970.403.2794 | info@rmtiming.co
• Course & Awards Questions: 505.686.2300 | chuskaman@yahoo.com

🌐 RACE INFORMATION

For more details, visit the official race page: Monument Valley Ultra.